
Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, S swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Broad Cove has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the outlook is pretty average overall. There’s some action on the charts, but you’ll need to pick your moments. The good news is that the water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no worries about needing a thicker suit just yet.
We kick things off on Saturday, August 1st, with the best bet of the near term. Broad Cove (United States) is showing a clean 4ft south swell with a 9-second period. The wind is blowing offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, setting up some nice, clean lines. The combined energy is moderate at 224, so there’s enough push to have some fun on a point break. This is the standout for the first week. Saturday afternoon goes glassy with a smaller 3ft, so if you want a mellow session, that’s your window.
The next few days, from Sunday the 2nd through to Thursday the 6th, are pretty lackluster. Swells stay small, between 0.7ft and 3ft, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, creating chop and ripples. You’ll be fighting a bumpy surface for tiny waves, so maybe save your energy.
Things perk up again on Sunday, August 9th. The morning brings a 5ft southwest swell with a clean offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph. That’s a solid combo for the point, with combined energy at 316 – that’s a proper moderate push. Get on it early before the wind swings more southerly and messes it up by the afternoon.
After another quiet spell through the middle of the month, the real excitement shows up in the long-range forecast. Take this one with a pinch of salt, but it looks promising. On Saturday, August 15th, the afternoon sees a big jump to a 10ft swell from the ESE. That’s a lot of water moving, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it might be a bit lumpy. The combined energy is a whopping 1010, signaling strong wave energy. Definitely for experienced surfers only.
Then, on Sunday, August 16th, things get serious. We’re looking at a 13ft easterly swell with a 9-second period. The wind is offshore and clean, and the combined energy is massive at 2760. This is a powerful, groundswell-type event. For a point break like Broad Cove, this could set up some barrels for the experts, but it’s going to be a beast. The crowd profile says it’s often busy, so expect a packed lineup if you’re crazy enough to paddle out.
So, for the best surf: grab Saturday the 1st for clean head-high waves, and keep an eye on Sunday the 9th. The big stuff on the 15th and 16th is for the experienced crew only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | E 9 | E 9 |
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264 | 214 | 152 | 111 | 67 | 87 | 72 | 37 | 81 | 188 | 168 | 217 | 81 | 42 | 76 | 42 | 12 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:28PM1.65m | 11:01AM1.57m | 11:06PM1.61m | 11:37AM1.60m | 11:47PM1.57m | 12:16PM1.62m | 00:31AM1.51m | 12:58PM1.63m | 1:20AM1.44m | 1:47PM1.63m | 2:18AM1.38m | 2:43PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:48AM0.20m | 5:01PM0.35m | 5:22AM0.22m | 5:43PM0.34m | 5:59AM0.25m | 6:28PM0.34m | 6:38AM0.30m | 7:17PM0.34m | 7:23AM0.35m | 8:14PM0.35m | 8:16AM0.41m | 9:18PM0.35m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
8:43 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | E 9 |
264 | 214 | 152 | 111 | 67 | 12 | 72 | 37 | 3 | 113 | 168 | 121 | 81 | 42 | 40 | 42 | 12 | 4 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 |
5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 9 | E 5 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 |
— | 8 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | — | SW 4 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 7 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | SSW 3 |
— | 2 | — | 20 | — | 87 | 11 | 4 | 81 | 188 | — | 217 | — | — | 76 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 2182 | 890 | 672 | 501 | 501 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 672 | 672 | 1080 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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